All Things China & Baijiu Related…
Li Bai had been puzzling on a thought for a few days, so taking out his magic bottle, he addressed the fenghuang. ‘I have been thinking about what you told me when we first met, but I am a little puzzled at what you said about four other creatures. You said the dragon, qilin, turtle, and you divided the world into five and you each are responsible for one part, but if there are only four of you. How can you each look after a fifth.’
Li Bai had been walking all day without meeting any other wayfarers, dusk was approaching, so he decided to camp where he was for the night. Looking around, he found a small cave in the rocks, well it was more of a grotto than a cave, but it gave shelter from the wind. Taking off his backpack and placing his bamboo box next to it, along with his staff. ‘I will just have one mouthful from my magic bottle, before I gather some kindling.’ He muttered to himself. So raising the bottle he swallowed deeply.
After receiving the magic bottle, Li Bai called on his friend, Du Fu and showed him his prized possession. Du Fu was astonished that such a treasure existed, and to receive it not only off the star gods, but the jade emperor himself was an honour indeed and the queen mother of the west also getting involved.
‘What is that pretty bottle?’ asked my daughters friend, one evening last winter, whilst we were all sitting around the log fire. My daughter and her friend were enjoying a glass of shandy, lounging on the sofa, my wife was sitting opposite me in the easy chair, sipping a vodka and coke, whilst I had a dram of my favourite tipple. It was all warm and cosy there in the living room, but outside, the snow was falling fast and thick, driven by a ice cold wind that was whistling a mournful dirge.
What is Alpha-terpinolene?
Alpha-terpinolene is another fruit- and plant-centric terpene, most often found in nutmeg, cypress, rosemary, mint, apple sage, cumin and lemon. Alpha-terpinolene differs from most terpenes in that it is a relaxant rather than a stimulant.
What is Gamma-terpinene?
Gamma-terpinene is most pertinent in citrus fruits, though it is also found in various essential oils and spices such as coriander oil, cumin oil and celery oil it is also present in grapes, cinnamon, cloves, cumin seed, ginger, pepper and tea. The primary purpose of this ingredient is to add a refreshing, spicy flavour and scent, making it popular in tea. It also has numerous health benefits.
What is Alpha-Terpinene?
Alpha-terpinene is a colourless liquid extracted from plants. Eucalyptus and juniper are the primary sources. Alpha-terpinene can also be located in allspice, marjoram and cardamom.
What is Beta-myrcene?
Beta-myrcene is another terpene. This ingredient is found naturally in tropical fruits such as mangoes, as well as fresh-growing basil, lemongrass and hops. This makes it hardly surprising that this amazing compound is found in V.I.P Jiu 8.
What is Alpha-Pinene?
Alpha-pinene is a terpene, the scientific term of chemical compounds that occur naturally in plants and trees.
Alpha-pinene is typically found in pine trees. Rosemary, frankincense, sage and eucalyptus all contain Alpha-pinene too, though – as do the peels of citrus fruits, especially oranges.
Over three thousand years ago the Chinese had about seventy types of musical instruments, they believe that music can purify the mind. Large instruments like the bronze chimes gave way to wind and reed instruments. The Tang dynasty was the golden age for musical development.
The Xun is one of the oldest musical instruments in China, a globular flute like instrument, it was first made from baked clay or bone, it is egg shaped, with at least three finger holes in the front and two thumb holes in the back, it has a blow hole on top. It comes in different sizes and is at least seven thousands years old.